CPV 150 – Food, Beverages, Tobacco and Related Products
CPV 150 classifies EU public tenders for food, beverages and tobacco in all categories – from processed foods to drinks for schools, hospitals and government bodies.
What does CPV Group 150 cover?
CPV Group 150 (15000000) is the parent category of CPV Division 15 and classifies public contracts for food, beverages, tobacco and related products in their full breadth. It covers both processed and unprocessed foodstuffs, beverages of all kinds as well as tobacco products, and is one of the most procurement-intensive CPV categories in the public sector.
Public institutions such as schools, hospitals, care homes, prisons, the armed forces and municipal large-scale kitchens have a continuous, predictable demand for food and beverages. CPV Group 150 is used as an umbrella code for comprehensive tenders or when the contract subject spans multiple food categories and a more specific classification is not practical.
Subgroups 151–159 cover specific food segments: meat and meat products (151), prepared and preserved fish (152), fruit and vegetables (153), oils and fats (154), dairy products (155), milled products (156), animal feed (157), miscellaneous foodstuffs (158) and beverages and tobacco (159). CPV 150 is distinguished from CPV 03 (primary agricultural products) by its focus on processed and prepared goods.
Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 amending the CPV.
Typical Services in CPV 150
| Product Group | Examples | Typical Contracting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Meat and charcuterie | Cold cuts, poultry, beef | Hospitals, armed forces |
| Dairy products | Milk, cheese, yoghurt | Schools, nurseries |
| Bakery goods | Bread, rolls, pastries | Canteens, care homes |
| Beverages | Mineral water, juices, coffee | Government offices, universities |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 150
- Full food supply for a military base: The armed forces procurement office tenders the complete food provision for a barracks – from breakfast items through lunch to evening meals, including all beverages.
- Food delivery for the kitchens of a school federation: A municipal school authority procures the full food range for the kitchens of thirty schools under a framework contract, divided into lots by product group.
- Catering basic supply for a federal authority: A federal agency tenders the supply of its staff canteen with a defined food assortment, including requirements for sustainability certifications and minimum proportions of organic produce.
Current tenders with CPV 150 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 150 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
School authorities, hospital administrations, care home operators, prison services, the armed forces, universities and municipal canteen operators are the main contracting authorities under CPV 150. Food procurement is a continuous, budget-relevant process for these institutions.
Companies and Bidders
Food wholesalers, catering supply companies, caterers, specialist large-kitchen suppliers and food producers with capacity to serve large-scale clients can win public contracts under CPV 150. HACCP certification, food law approvals and reliable delivery performance are decisive eligibility criteria.
Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
How does Bond help with CPV 150?
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With tender.match, food suppliers and wholesalers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 150 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching food supply contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.
Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 150)
For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for food supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger food contracts that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 150
What does the CPV code 15000000 mean?
The CPV code 15000000 denotes the parent group "Food, Beverages, Tobacco and Related Products" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is the umbrella category for all food and beverage procurement by public authorities and is used for comprehensive tenders spanning multiple food categories.
How do I find tenders with CPV 150?
Tenders with CPV 150 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and automatically filters by CPV code, region and company profile.
What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 150?
Typical requirements include HACCP certification, food law approvals, supply chain transparency, proof of origin and references for comparable large-volume deliveries. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.
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